Transportation Research On-Call (Topic Areas 1, 2, 6)

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR066182 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Transportation Research On-Call services, designed to provide comprehensive research capabilities across six primary transportation domains. These domains include Planning, Policy, Administration, and Communication; Environmental Research; Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Engineering, and Safety; Materials, Construction, and Maintenance; Bridges, Structures, and Roadways; and Peer Exchanges. The contract enables ADOT to procure targeted research services with an annual budget of approximately $2 million, allowing for flexible task-specific assignments and innovative transportation research methodologies.

The master agreement is awarded to Metro Analytics PLLC, headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, with an initial contract period from June 13, 2023, to June 12, 2024, and potential extensions up to 48 months. The contract covers the state of Arizona and is structured as a master agreement with task-order capabilities. Contractors will be selected on a project-by-project basis, with hourly rates ranging from $59.92 to $199.75 depending on the professional role. The contract emphasizes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and includes provisions for tracking contractor performance, ensuring comprehensive and compliant transportation research services for ADOT.